PACIFIC STATION AFFORDABLE HOUSING COMMUNITY -RIBBON CUTTING AND DEDICATION

Catholic Community Services Foundation announces the official ribbon-cutting and dedication ceremony for Pacific Station, a newly developed affordable housing community in North Salem. The event will occur on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at 1240 Highland Ave NE, Salem, OR 97301.

The event will begin with a pre-event blessing at 1:30 p.m., followed by the official ribbon cutting and dedication at 2:00 p.m. An open house will follow, offering guests an opportunity to tour the new facility and learn more about its impact on the community.

• Mike Keane, Catholic Community Services Foundation Board Chair
• Danielle Bethell, Marion County Commissioner
• Julie Hoy, Mayor of Salem
• Erin Fair Taylor, Vice President, Medicaid Programs, PacificSource.

Josh Graves, CEO of Catholic Community Services, which has served families in need since 1938, shared his gratitude for the collaborative effort behind Pacific Station. "I am so thankful to Marion County and PacificSource for partnering with Catholic Community Services to renew this amazing location and make it a place of healing and hope for families in this neighborhood for another 85 years."

Graves emphasized the importance of stable housing: He added, "First and foremost, families need safe, stable, and affordable housing to raise healthy children who flourish in our schools and engage with our community--becoming that next generation of dedicated employees, parents, and leaders."

Pacific Station is an 11-unit affordable housing development that provides safe and stable homes for larger families. With a mix of 3- and 4-bedroom units, this development addresses a critical need for housing that accommodates larger households. Additionally, ADA-accessible units are available for families requiring specialized accommodations for individuals with physical disabilities.

This project was made possible through a collaborative partnership between Marion County Health and Human Services, PacificSource, Rich Duncan Construction, and Catholic Community Services Foundation.

Erin Fair Taylor, Vice President of Medicaid Programs for PacificSource, added, "When people have a safe place to call home, they can focus on their health and well-being. That's why we are pleased to partner with Catholic Community Services to provide safe, stable, and affordable housing at Pacific Station for our neighbors in Salem. At PacificSource, we understand that investing in projects like this helps create a future where healthcare and housing work hand-in-hand to support stronger, healthier communities."

For further information, sponsorship opportunities, or media inquiries, please contact Heidi Wiegal, Chief Communications Officer, P: 503.856.7009.

: Catholic Community Services of the Mid-Willamette Valley and Central Coast is a nonprofit, faith-based organization. Founded in Salem in 1938, today, CCS offers nine programs across 10 Oregon counties and serves more than 5,000 people each year. It operates with fidelity to the Principles of Catholic Social Teaching, which call it to work for the common good and to serve its neighbors who are the poorest and most vulnerable. CCS envisions a caring, resilient community full of hope and connection where all people flourish. CCS is a Christian ministry caring for all in our community, built on faith, hope, and kinship. .

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